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Bowling And Bowling Alleys

From as far back as any living person can remember bowling has been a part of recorded history. In fact, olden days Roman Empire and Egyptians enjoyed bowling games. In former eras, bowling was any game, sport or physical activity involving rolling balls on a lawn or an alley or lane in an attempt to hit down one or more objects. In recent times, the game has become more structured but in the past, round objects were used to hit down anything that can be described as bowling pins. Today, bowling as a sport and/or recreational activity is engaged by about 100 million players worldwide. Entertainment media has capitalized on the popularity of bowling and has created video games to be used on handheld devices and home computers. There are various reasons today why bowling is the preferred sporting or recreational activity of choice. These reasons include:

Simplicity
Bowling is easy to learn and this is maybe why so many people worldwide find pleasure in the game. The motion of rolling a ball to hit a group of objects is natural and does not require too much effort.

Community Appeal
Even with the event of social networking in recent times, the bowling alley is still the preferred social hub. The bowling alley provides an unmatched social environment for events such as a child’s birthday party, league match or a friends or family night out. Families and friends get to spend quality yet fun times together. Bowling is generally considered as more than just a sport. It is a people-bonding activity accepted across various cultures worldwide.

Inexpensiveness and Availability
Unlike other fun games such as softball, golf, and hockey, bowling is an inexpensive activity. This is because there are no high equipment costs, green fees or ice rink and ice time required to play this game. In addition to being an affordable activity, bowling is widely available to groups of any size.

All-inclusiveness
When bowling is the activity of choice, everyone gets a chance to take part. Several other sports require that players must be of the same age group and be adequately in physical shape. Small children are usually left out of these other activities. With bowling, the skill levels, physical shape, ages or group sizes are not things to be concerned about. Although skill and technique will determine who wins, the main aim of the game is for all to have fun.

Convenience
The modern bowling alley has everything that a participant needs for playing all day. There are snack counters as well as other conveniences generally available inside a bowling alley. Players do not need to leave the area to purchase things they need, which would take away from their quality time. In some bowling allies, there are areas that are designated for persons who want to smoke. The seats inside the bowling alley are durable and provide the participant with comfort while waiting to bowl.

Fun Games
In addition to the affordable price per game, participants may select the 5-pin or 10-pin game. Persons who are not very skilled in bowling will prefer the 5-pin game because it does not require any special technique for rolling the ball once to knock the pins down. On the other hand, the 10-pin game gives participants 3 tries if pins are left following the first attempt. The 10-pin game is more popular among teenagers.

Health Benefits
Bowling can be described as a form of physical exercise. This is comparable to carrying free weights. The muscle groups that are generally not used are exercised during bowling. The game also burns calories and supports weight loss. Bowling requires stretching and flexing which serve to work the arm muscles as well as the ligaments, joints, and tendons. Certain sports are considered too strenuous for the elderly, but bowling is recommended for persons of all age group including those in advanced years.

Managers of the bowling alley capitalize on the benefits of playing the game. There is hardly anyone who does not enjoy this sport. Any lifestyle can adapt this activity and this is maybe why it is accepted as a highly popular indoor sport. Skill is not the most important aspect of bowling. Fun is the main feature